AJC is appalled that several Jewish participants in a gay pride parade in Chicago were told to leave the event because their flags had the Jewish Star of David.
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AJC Ad Salutes Unanimous Support of U.S. Governors for Israel, Opposition to BDS
A full-page AJC ad in today's Wall Street Journal salutes the nation’s 50 governors and the mayor of the District of Columbia for joining an AJC initiative to affirm their rejection of the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement against Israel.
50 U.S. Governors Join AJC Initiative to Support Israel, Fight BDS
In a profound display of bipartisan unity across the country, all 50 U.S. governors and the Mayor of the District of Columbia have joined an AJC initiative to affirm their rejection of the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement against Israel.
AJC Applauds the Passage of Anti-BDS Legislation in Texas
AJC applauded final adoption of the Texas anti-BDS bill today in the state legislature.
AJC Questions Ban on BDS Proponents Entering Israel
AJC is troubled by a new law, adopted by the Knesset yesterday, that will bar foreign nationals who have publicly expressed support for boycotting Israel or who work on behalf of organizations supporting the BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) movement from entering Israel.
AJC Welcomes MLA Rejection of Proposal to Boycott Israel
AJC welcomed the rejection today by the Modern Language Association (MLA) of a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions.
AJC Welcomes Modern Language Association Rejection of BDS Measure Targeting Israel
AJC welcomes the Modern Language Association (MLA) membership rejection of a vicious resolution targeting Israel.